Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests, a perfect blend of crispy meringue and rich chocolate, topped with colorful candy eggs. These treats are not only visually appealing but also evoke joyful memories of childhood Easter egg hunts. Easy to make and customizable, they add a festive touch to any spring celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Egg Whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (fine)
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder (high-quality)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure)
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Colorful Candy Eggs (pastel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in cocoa powder and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets, creating wells in the center for nests.
- Bake for about 1 hour until dry and crisp; turn off the oven and let cool inside.
- Melt chocolate chips and fill each nest generously with chocolate.
- Top with colorful candy eggs while the chocolate is warm to ensure they stick. Let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg